Yakima 8004041 User manual

BigStack
Instruction #1033411D-1/21
BIGSTACK (2X)
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB (2X)
HEAVY DUTY STRAP (2X)
BAIL (2X)
MINIMUM CROSSBAR SPREAD 24”
T-BOLT (2X)
PAD (4X)
FOR FACTORY RACKS: Check fitlist notes, or Yakima.com for your vehicle’s crossbar spread.
IMPORTANT WARNING! IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY
ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD
CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS
AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING
THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF
THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTANDALLOFTHEINSTRUCTIONSANDCAUTIONS,ORIFYOUHAVENOMECHANICALEXPERIENCEANDARENOTTHOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
Steel Hook (2X)
Plain Strap (2X)
Plastic Tube (2X)
Buckle Strap (2X)
BOW STERN TIE DOWN RECOMMENDED ACCESSORY:
Hood Anchor
Yakima Part #8007416
Hood Anchor creates a
secure attachment
point at your hatch,
trunk or hood for bow
and stern tie downs.

Instruction #1033411D-2/21
Install both pads.
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
Rotate the BigStack to its upright
position. It will lock into place.
NOTE: Use the red release button on the
base when you wish to fold the mast down.
Insert t-bolt through BigStack
base and adjustment knob.
Screw adjustment knob
onto t-bolt. Turn knob
three full turns.
ROUND
BAR
ONLY
Snap bail to base,
around crossbar.
Top notch for
Round Bars.
INSTALL BIGSTACK ON CROSSBARS
Distance from
the BigStack to
the tower should
equal the width
of your kayak (or
kayaks) on edge.
Determine position of BigStack
on the crossbar before
proceeding to step 5.

90°
Instruction #1033411D-3/21
NOW COMPLETELY
TIGHTEN THE BIGSTACK
USING FIRM PRESSURE.
INSTALL SECOND BIGSTACK
Install BigStacks so that
the lock housings face
same side of vehicle.
Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to
install second BigStack.
FACTORY
BAR
ONLY
Insert t-bolt
through bail. Rotate t-bolt.
Choose best position
for most secure grip.
SQUARE
BAR
ONLY
Upper notch for
Square Bars.
Snap bail to base,
around crossbar.
Snap bail to base,
around crossbar.
Install BigStacks so that
they are offset and fold
toward each other.

4
1 2 3
Instruction #1033411D-4/21
Loop strap
under crossbar
at least once.
Loop strap
inboard of
crossbar tower.
Distance of BigStack
from crossbar tower
is exactly the width of
kayak(s) on edge.
FOLLOW THESE FOUR RULES WHEN STRAPPING KAYAK(S):
GET READY TO LOAD YOUR BOAT(S)
LOAD THE BOAT— TIE IT DOWN WITH STRAPS
TO LOAD STRAP WITH
BIGSTACK IN DOWN POSITION:
Pass strap
through hole.
Raise mast
to upright
position.
Continue tying
boats as shown
on following
pages.
CAUTION: BigStacks may require re-
positioning to avoid vehicle contact.
CAUTION: BigStacks may need to be
adjusted to be offset to allow for folding
masts down when not in use.
Additional straps may be required for more than 2 kayaks.
NOT PERMITTED. TIE-
OFF STRAP WILL SLIP
Always tie down the bow and stern. See step 12
for proper bow stern tie down procedure.

Instruction #1033411D-5/21
• Insert end of strap
into buckle as
shown.
TIGHTEN STRAPS:
• To tighten straps,
hold and pull.
• Secure extra strap.
CONNECT
AND TIGHTEN
• Hook the strap at the
top of the BigStack.
• Slide buckle up so
that it hangs at top
edge of boat.
ADDED SECURITY:
• Pass strap inboard under
crossbar.
• Pass strap under boat
around base of BigStack.
• Pass under crossbar again
and attach to buckle.
NOTE: Straps are to be inside of towers. If straps
are to be outside of tower due to tower/bar
position, use STRAP CAPS (Yakima part number
8005015) to prevent straps from sliding off the end
of the crossbars.
CONTINUE TO LOAD THE BOAT— TIE IT DOWN WITH STRAPS
Strap outside
of tower.
Use Strap Cap.
Yakima part number 8005015
(sold separately).
LOOP STRAP AROUND
BIGSTACK POST.
Cross lines and set
aside.
LOAD BOAT.
• Bring straps up and over boat.
• Hang to the side.
TO LOAD STRAP WITH
BIGSTACK IN UPRIGHT
POSITION:

Instruction #1033411D-6/21Instruction #1033411D-6/21
Attach buckle strap to boat.
Attach strap to grab handle or
rescue bar and pull tight.
Attach hook to plain
strap loop.
Slide plastic tube to protect vehicle
at contact point.
NOTE: Twisting the strap will
help reduce wind vibration.
Insert end of plain
strap into buckle.
Adjust strap tension
by pulling plain end.
• Apply even
pressure to front
and rear straps.
• Bind up and tie off
any excess strap.
Check straps periodically during travel and tighten
if necessary. Replace any straps that are worn or
frayed before using (see your Yakima dealer).
Hook the strap to a metal sur-
face on the bumper, tow loop,
or frame hole using hook.
Failure to secure front and rear of long
loads to ends of vehicle can result in
property damage, personal injury, or death.
BOW STERN TIE DOWN ATTACHMENT
Lines on
adjustment knob
and BigStack
base must be
aligned to lock.
Align
INSTALL SKS LOCKS ACCORDING
TO LOCK INSTRUCTIONS
(Purchased separately).
Bow and stern tie-downs are required
when transporting boats. If your vehicle
does not have a tie-off point or the tie-
down would damage the vehicle, then
Hood Anchor (Yakima part # 8007416)
MUST be used. If these options do not
work, please contact Yakima directly to
discuss other usage options.
HOOD ANCHORS:

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Instruction #1033411D-7/21
WEIGHT LIMITS
IF YOU REMOVE YOUR CARRIER, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL AGAIN.
Follow safety checks in accessory instructions before every installation.
REAR HATCH
Some longer loads may prevent the
rear hatch from fully opening.
ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN
OPENING YOUR HATCH.
ANTENNA
Antenna on the roof may
need to be removed to
prevent interference
with long loads.
WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT
HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
MAINTENANCE: Use non-water soluble lubricant
on screws. Use a soft cloth with water and
mild detergent to clean plastic parts.
REMOVE ACCESSORY BEFORE ENTERING AN
AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your dealer, or visit
www.yakima.com, or call
[phone]
Monday through Friday,
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
This product is covered by YAKIMA’s
“Love It Till You Leave It”
Limited Lifetime Warranty
To obtain a copy of this warranty, go online
to www.yakima.com or email us at
[email protected]
or call [phone]
Not more than 165
lbs. (75 kg) unless
otherwise noted.
*(Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs. (75 kg))
RACK
THIS PRODUCT (7 lbs. / 3.2 kg)
LOAD
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
• Test movement by rocking boat.
• Tighten again if loose.
• READ ALL CAUTIONS AND LIMITS.
Check online at Yakima.com
for your rack’s weight limit.
Do not exceed the weight
limit of your vehicle’s racks.

BigStack
Instruction #1033411D-8/21
APPUIS
BIGSTACK (X 2)
BOUTONS DE
SERRAGE (X 2)
SANGLES RÉSISTANTES (X 2)
MÂCHOIRES (X 2)
BOULONS EN T (X 2)
PATINS (X 4)
DISTANCE MINIMALE ENTRE LES BARRES TRANSVERSALES : 61 CM (24 PO)
POUR LES PORTE-BAGAGES D’ORIGINE : vérifier dans les notes de la liste de compatibilité (“Fit list”) ou
consulter le site yakima.com pour connaître la distance entre les barres transversales s’appliquant au véhicule.
AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT: Ilest essentIel que tous les supports et accessoIres YakIma soIent fIxés et attachés solIdement àvotre véhIcule.
une attache Inadéquate peut causer un accIdent du véhIcule et des blessures graves ou mortelles pour vous ou pour les autres. Ilvous Incombe de
fIxer les supports et accessoIres àvotre véhIcule, de vérIfIer les attaches avant d'utIlIser le dIsposItIf, de vérIfIer régulIèrement que le produIt est
ajusté, et qu'Il n'est pas usé ou endommagé. Ilvous faut donc lIre et comprendre toutes les dIrectIves et mIses en garde fournIes avec votre produIt
YakIma avant de l'Installer ou de l'utIlIser. sItoutes les InstructIons et mIses en garde ne sont pas comprIses, ou sI l'on n'aaucune expérIence en
mécanIque et que l'on n'est pas très famIlIer avec les procédures d'InstallatIon, faIre Installer le produIt par un Installateur professIonnel comme un garagIste qualIfIé
ou réparateur de carrosserIe.
Crochets en
acier (x 2)
Sangles sans boucle (x 2)
Manchons en plastique (x 2) Sangles avec boucle (x 2)
SANGLES D’ARRIMAGE AVANT/ARRIÈRE ACCESSOIRE RECOMMANDÉ :
Ancrages Hood Anchor
(art. Yakima n° 8007416)
Les ancrages Hood Anchor
permettent de créer des
points de ixation solides sur
le hayon, le coffre ou le capot
pour arrimer l'avant et
l'arrière de l'embarcation.

Instruction #1033411D-9/21
Poser les deux patins.
PRÉPARER LE MONTAGE
Faire pivoter l’appui en position
relevée : il se vérouillera en place.
REMARQUE : le bouton rouge de la base
permet de rabattre l’appui.
Enfiler le bouon en T à travers la
base de l’appui.
Visser le bouton de
serrage sur le boulon en
donnant trois tours.
BARRES
RONDES
SEULEMENT
Emboîter la mâchoire dans
la base, sur la barre.
Pour les barres
rondes, employer
l’encoche du haut.
POSER LES APPUIS SUR LES BARRES TRANSVERSALES
La distance entre
l’appui et le pied
doit correspondre
environ à l’épaisseur
du (des) kayak(s) à
transporter sur la
tranche.
Déterminer la position
des appuis sur les barres
transversales avant de passer à
l’opération 5.

90°
Instruction #1033411D-10/21
POSER LE DEUXIÈME APPUI Poser les appuis de manière que les
logements de serrure soient tournés
du même côté du véhicule.
Répéter les opérations 1 à 7.
BARRES
D’ORIGINE
SEULEMENT
Choisir l’encoche
offrant le montage
le plus solide.
BARRES
CARRÉES
SEULEMENT
Pour les barres
carrées, employer
l’encoche du haut.
Emboîter la mâchoire dans
la base, sur la barre.
SERRER MAINTENANT
L’APPUI COMPLÈTEMENT
EN APPLIQUANT UNE
PRESSION FERME.
Enfiler le boulon en T
à travers la mâchoire. Faire pivoter le boulon en T.
Poser les appuis de manière qu’ils
soient décalés et se rabattent l’un
vers l’autre.